240 Gallon Cube Tank Photo Diary - Page 4

qwuintus · 05/11/2005, 03:12 AM

are the pumps quiet?

nice tank man.. but i dont see any brace

bulldogfish · 05/11/2005, 06:28 AM

qwuintis

There aren't any braces. 100% open top.

sonofgaladriel · 05/11/2005, 06:45 AM

Yes, the pumps are relatively quiet. I'm sure once the doors are installed, it will be just a dull 'hummmm' comming from the stand. There are no vertical center braces in the doorway openings in the stand as I overbuilt the horizontal bracing to allow for this. Its very nice being able to easily get inside this stand.

sonofgaladriel · 05/12/2005, 06:28 PM

Well, the tank is in position, lights are hung, sump is in and all plumbing is working as planned. The problem...all my livestock crashed while in the stock tank Monday

95% loss. Basically starting over with this new tank!
I am pretty sure that my 10" maxima decided to die and spew in the stock tank, killing everything else off in the process.
So, this is why the water is so merky in the pics. I have done about a 50% water change and will continue with water changes weekly to get the tank ready again to start over.
The rock was just thrown in Monday evening. This is not the final rockscape. I'm just not in the mood to do anything with it until it clears up and re-cycles.
At least the set up looks good.
The doors will be put on the stand this weekend when I'm done messing with the inside.

Rastaman · 05/12/2005, 07:36 PM

Sorry to hear about your livestock. Tank looks great.

Rick

owskkibibles · 05/12/2005, 08:48 PM

tank looks really good, nice job

Bender · 05/12/2005, 09:17 PM

Beautiful project. Thank for all the updates. Any chance we could get a picture of you or someone standing next to the tank for some size perspectives?

Again you have built a great setup.

Bender

sonofgaladriel · 05/13/2005, 12:47 PM

I'll post some pics later today for size comparison. Thanks for the compliments everyone. The water is clearing up a bit more each day and I'm getting a little anxious to put something in it. But...it will be several weeks before I attempt any new additions.

mwood · 05/13/2005, 12:50 PM

Tank looks good. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m sooo jealous!

sonofgaladriel · 05/13/2005, 08:53 PM

Here's a pic of my 6 year old next to the tank for size comparison. The tank is a 4' cube, 24" tall. The stand measures 57" square by 35" tall.

nbd13 · 05/13/2005, 09:03 PM

what is that big circle thing in the tank on the back wall? is it a stainer?

thanks!

Nick

sonofgaladriel · 05/13/2005, 09:06 PM

Yep, thats one of the strainers for the 2" closed loop drain. There's one just like it on the other side. I should be able to hide those easy enough when I get around to fixing the rockscape.
They are big, but they allow for an easy flow of water. I shouldn't have to worry about any fish getting sucked into them.

loyalty · 05/14/2005, 12:15 AM

wow thats nice, how did you hang those lights like that?

nbd13 · 05/14/2005, 06:12 AM

great! could you get a close up of them please!

thanks!

Nick

Lunchbucket · 05/14/2005, 09:54 AM

tank looks beautiful!! amazing job on the stand...have you done a lot of wood working? could you tell use how you did the corners so that they stick out and look so decrative? you didn't build those from scratch did you??

keep posting pics that thing in a beauty!!!

Lunchbucket

sonofgaladriel · 05/14/2005, 10:14 AM

Lunchbucket- Yes, I built the entire stand from scratch, even the corner columns. Here's the link to my stand progress thread:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...light=240+cube
Loyalty: I used a laser plumb line to help hang these lights. It was easier than I thought it would be.

Thank you very much for the compliments. I only wish I had some fish in it

Lunchbucket · 05/14/2005, 10:17 AM

HOLY CRAP!! you did them from scratch!!! you a carpenter??? man i'm gonna have to read that thread...thanks for the link!!!

Lunchbucket

sonofgaladriel · 05/14/2005, 12:26 PM

Nope, not a carpenter. Just have a fair imagination and do a decent job with the tools.
Thanks again.

Bender · 05/14/2005, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the comparison pics. And I would have to say that "have a fair imagination and do a decent job with the tools" is a huge understatement

Bender

GrndHog · 05/14/2005, 01:11 PM

Sono,
Awesome work, love the cube concept and the carpenter workmanship.

From the pics, it seems like the lights are hanging far from the top of the tank, giving a lot of "bleed off" to the rest of the room. How far are they from the top of the tank?

Great Job!

MGB · 05/14/2005, 06:36 PM

Great looking setup, just wondering how you like the lights and thier color, since you've had time to get used to them. I'm presuming thier 250w HQI with the T5's. They certainly look like thier lighting the tank up.

Despite your unfortunate loss I'm sure you will end up with a spectacular Tank, thanks for the thread.

MGB

MDogg44 · 05/14/2005, 06:55 PM

What type of wood did you use for the stand?

MDogg44 · 05/14/2005, 07:23 PM

Never mind I found it .It is a very nice stand by the way.

sonofgaladriel · 05/14/2005, 10:04 PM

Right now, the lights are hanging about 18 inches above the water level and they are still raising the temp up from 79 to 84 degrees when left on all day. I was hoping to lower them down to about 14 inches. I will probably only run the halides 6 hours or so per day to help keep the heat down as well as run some fans.
I must say that I don't care much for the color of these DE bulbs. These are some very bright 10Ks, but I was told they'd burn more like 13K's. Well, they don't. They burn like 10Ks. But, with funds short and the need to restock, I'll be keeping them for the time being and will eventually get some true 14Ks. The actinics are having a tough time competing with the halides and not much is getting through. Of course, its hard to really tell with the mirky water and lack of corals in the tank to make sure.

MDogg44 · 05/15/2005, 03:13 PM

I think a hanging wooden canopy of the same style and workmanship as the stand would look awesome and cut down on some of the glare.

05/11/2005, 06:45 AM	#78
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Yes, the pumps are relatively quiet. I'm sure once the doors are installed, it will be just a dull 'hummmm' comming from the stand. There are no vertical center braces in the doorway openings in the stand as I overbuilt the horizontal bracing to allow for this. Its very nice being able to easily get inside this stand. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/12/2005, 06:28 PM	#79
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Well, the tank is in position, lights are hung, sump is in and all plumbing is working as planned. The problem...all my livestock crashed while in the stock tank Monday 95% loss. Basically starting over with this new tank! I am pretty sure that my 10" maxima decided to die and spew in the stock tank, killing everything else off in the process. So, this is why the water is so merky in the pics. I have done about a 50% water change and will continue with water changes weekly to get the tank ready again to start over. The rock was just thrown in Monday evening. This is not the final rockscape. I'm just not in the mood to do anything with it until it clears up and re-cycles. At least the set up looks good. The doors will be put on the stand this weekend when I'm done messing with the inside. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/12/2005, 07:36 PM	#80
Rastaman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 135	Sorry to hear about your livestock. Tank looks great. Rick __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: 120G, FOWLR

05/12/2005, 08:48 PM	#81
owskkibibles Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 57	tank looks really good, nice job __________________ “I have opinions of my own – strong opinions – but I don’t always agree with them” "Stupidity should be painful" Current Tank Info: 100 gallon reef tank AMAZING!; 10 gal nano w/ 2 clowns FOWLR, for now

05/12/2005, 09:17 PM	#82
Bender Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Granger ,IN USA Posts: 1,013	Beautiful project. Thank for all the updates. Any chance we could get a picture of you or someone standing next to the tank for some size perspectives? Again you have built a great setup. Bender __________________ Bender Current Tank Info: 180 inwall reef tank

05/11/2005, 03:12 AM	#76
qwuintus Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pasadena Posts: 1,908	are the pumps quiet? nice tank man.. but i dont see any brace

05/11/2005, 06:28 AM	#77
bulldogfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 529	qwuintis There aren't any braces. 100% open top.

05/13/2005, 12:47 PM	#83
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	I'll post some pics later today for size comparison. Thanks for the compliments everyone. The water is clearing up a bit more each day and I'm getting a little anxious to put something in it. But...it will be several weeks before I attempt any new additions. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/13/2005, 12:50 PM	#84
mwood Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Winterset, IA 50273 Posts: 2,299	Tank looks good. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m sooo jealous!

05/13/2005, 08:53 PM	#85
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Here's a pic of my 6 year old next to the tank for size comparison. The tank is a 4' cube, 24" tall. The stand measures 57" square by 35" tall. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/13/2005, 09:03 PM	#86
nbd13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charlotte, Michigan Posts: 3,259	what is that big circle thing in the tank on the back wall? is it a stainer? thanks! Nick

05/13/2005, 09:06 PM	#87
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Yep, thats one of the strainers for the 2" closed loop drain. There's one just like it on the other side. I should be able to hide those easy enough when I get around to fixing the rockscape. They are big, but they allow for an easy flow of water. I shouldn't have to worry about any fish getting sucked into them. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/14/2005, 12:15 AM	#88
loyalty Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,742	wow thats nice, how did you hang those lights like that? __________________ your friendly neighborhood casual reefer Current Tank Info: 58 Oceanic mostly zoo tank under some T5s

05/14/2005, 06:12 AM	#89
nbd13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charlotte, Michigan Posts: 3,259	great! could you get a close up of them please! thanks! Nick

05/14/2005, 09:54 AM	#90
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	tank looks beautiful!! amazing job on the stand...have you done a lot of wood working? could you tell use how you did the corners so that they stick out and look so decrative? you didn't build those from scratch did you?? keep posting pics that thing in a beauty!!! Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

05/14/2005, 10:14 AM	#91
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Lunchbucket- Yes, I built the entire stand from scratch, even the corner columns. Here's the link to my stand progress thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...light=240+cube Loyalty: I used a laser plumb line to help hang these lights. It was easier than I thought it would be. Thank you very much for the compliments. I only wish I had some fish in it __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/14/2005, 10:17 AM	#92
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	HOLY CRAP!! you did them from scratch!!! you a carpenter??? man i'm gonna have to read that thread...thanks for the link!!! Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

05/14/2005, 12:26 PM	#93
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Nope, not a carpenter. Just have a fair imagination and do a decent job with the tools. Thanks again. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/14/2005, 12:31 PM	#94
Bender Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Granger ,IN USA Posts: 1,013	Thanks for the comparison pics. And I would have to say that "have a fair imagination and do a decent job with the tools" is a huge understatement Bender __________________ Bender Current Tank Info: 180 inwall reef tank

05/14/2005, 01:11 PM	#95
GrndHog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Shalimar, Fl Posts: 394	Sono, Awesome work, love the cube concept and the carpenter workmanship. From the pics, it seems like the lights are hanging far from the top of the tank, giving a lot of "bleed off" to the rest of the room. How far are they from the top of the tank? Great Job!

05/14/2005, 06:36 PM	#96
MGB Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 270	Ocean Lights Great looking setup, just wondering how you like the lights and thier color, since you've had time to get used to them. I'm presuming thier 250w HQI with the T5's. They certainly look like thier lighting the tank up. Despite your unfortunate loss I'm sure you will end up with a spectacular Tank, thanks for the thread. MGB

05/14/2005, 06:55 PM	#97
MDogg44 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Napoleonville,LA. Posts: 134	What type of wood did you use for the stand? __________________ "It is easy to do the right thing.It is sometimes hard to know what the right thing is." Current Tank Info: 42 Gal Hex fresh/ 180G AGA dual overflow w/40G sump/fuge,300#LR,260#LS,3-24" Coralife t5 HO 1/2 10K 1/2 Actinic,AquaC EV-180 Mag 7 pump, Mag12 return Hydor Smartwave with 2 koralia 1500's

05/14/2005, 07:23 PM	#98
MDogg44 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Napoleonville,LA. Posts: 134	Never mind I found it .It is a very nice stand by the way. __________________ "It is easy to do the right thing.It is sometimes hard to know what the right thing is." Current Tank Info: 42 Gal Hex fresh/ 180G AGA dual overflow w/40G sump/fuge,300#LR,260#LS,3-24" Coralife t5 HO 1/2 10K 1/2 Actinic,AquaC EV-180 Mag 7 pump, Mag12 return Hydor Smartwave with 2 koralia 1500's

05/14/2005, 10:04 PM	#99
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Right now, the lights are hanging about 18 inches above the water level and they are still raising the temp up from 79 to 84 degrees when left on all day. I was hoping to lower them down to about 14 inches. I will probably only run the halides 6 hours or so per day to help keep the heat down as well as run some fans. I must say that I don't care much for the color of these DE bulbs. These are some very bright 10Ks, but I was told they'd burn more like 13K's. Well, they don't. They burn like 10Ks. But, with funds short and the need to restock, I'll be keeping them for the time being and will eventually get some true 14Ks. The actinics are having a tough time competing with the halides and not much is getting through. Of course, its hard to really tell with the mirky water and lack of corals in the tank to make sure. __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

05/15/2005, 03:13 PM	#100
MDogg44 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Napoleonville,LA. Posts: 134	I think a hanging wooden canopy of the same style and workmanship as the stand would look awesome and cut down on some of the glare. __________________ "It is easy to do the right thing.It is sometimes hard to know what the right thing is." Current Tank Info: 42 Gal Hex fresh/ 180G AGA dual overflow w/40G sump/fuge,300#LR,260#LS,3-24" Coralife t5 HO 1/2 10K 1/2 Actinic,AquaC EV-180 Mag 7 pump, Mag12 return Hydor Smartwave with 2 koralia 1500's